Cellular Software Engineering Program Manager

$136,300 - $248,700/Yr

Apple - Cupertino, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Cupertino, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

At Apple, we are at the forefront of a mobile and device-driven world, where understanding the physical environment is crucial. Our commitment to delivering innovative solutions is matched by our dedication to fostering a creative and collaborative workplace. As a Software Engineering Program Manager (EPM), you will play a pivotal role in shaping the user experience by leading large, multi-functional projects in the cellular software domain. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with talented engineers and contribute to groundbreaking initiatives that impact millions of customers worldwide. In this role, you will be responsible for driving, owning, and shipping all aspects of significant feature areas. You will partner with engineering teams throughout the entire feature development lifecycle, from architecture and design to implementation and validation, both in pre and post-silicon phases. Your proactive approach will be essential in identifying, prioritizing, and resolving program issues, ensuring that projects stay on track and meet their objectives. You will also be tasked with presenting new feature initiatives, addressing top issues, and communicating risks and critical achievements to executive leadership. Collaboration is key in this position, as you will work closely with cross-functional software and hardware engineering teams, as well as quality assurance teams, to drive ongoing improvements in program management processes. Your ability to communicate effectively and inspire team members will be crucial in fostering a productive and innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive, own, and ship all aspects of large, multi-functional efforts and feature areas.
• Partner with engineering teams throughout feature development from architecture, design, implementation, and validation.
• Proactively identify, prioritize, and drive resolution to program issues.
• Present and communicate new feature initiatives, top issues, risks, and critical achievements to executive leadership.
• Help the team with ongoing improvements to the program management processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional software and hardware engineering and quality teams.

Requirements

• At least 5+ years of program management experience in wireless software, system, and platform development.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills to engineers, managers, and executives.
• Ability to identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and facilitate resolutions.
• Sound technical foundation and a highly motivated self-starter.
• Knowledge of software engineering standard methodologies and related dependencies.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to inspire team members.
• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.

Nice-to-haves

• Good understanding of cellular communications technologies (5G-NR/4G LTE/UMTS/GSM/CDMA) is a significant plus.
• Experience driving multi-functional efforts across major technical fields: software, hardware, silicon, and quality assurance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Discounted products and free services.
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses, including tuition.
• Opportunity to participate in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs.
• Eligibility for discretionary bonuses or commission payments.
• Relocation assistance may be available.